Friday, 6 July 2012

Pretty Little Prints part 1

...hello everyone hope you've all had a smashing week, come rain or shine, well this week for me has felt like Christmas but i'll share more of that with you in a mo...

...firstly I'd like to share with you the first part of my DT set for CraftWork Cards...the monthly Project Kit is available now priced at £15...

...all of the above is in the kit, the papers are loVely & thick, lots of embossed sheets too, wordage plus cards & envelopes & yummy candi, the kit represents excellent value & here are a few of my makes using only the products in the kit apart from where i've used distressed inks & CraftWord Cards Build a Flower stamp set, oh & a small piece of denim...

...thought I'd do a little off the shoulder number with a full billowing skirt...

...the papers are yummy don't you think, well that's the first installment I can show you the rest next week after they've been shown on the CWC blog ...

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...when I got home from work today I had 2 packets amongst the mail (i'm beginning to look forward to arriving home!) and this was in the first...

...these were from Lynn, who saw these amazing fox buttons and thought of me...

...Lynn is one of the most loVely, kind & generous hearted lady's you'll find, apart from designing the now famous Doodly Birds Lynn is so very generous in passing on tips and techniques of others, a beautiful lady...thank you so so much Lynn your kindness has really touched me, the buttons are just so gorgeous and so unusual I cant wait to incorporate them into my work...drop in to Lynn & the Doodly Birds for a visit here: http://oneimadeearliertoday.blogspot.co.uk/ and say hello...

...also there was these little beauties...

...who I have Anne to thank for...a wee while back Tim Holtz was doing a new Summer Colours give away all you had to do was leave a comment, which I did...when I checked back last week there were 10 winners along with their comments, I thought never mind they'll go on my birthday wish list...then I got a message on my blog from Anne saying she'd seen my name, so I went back & checked and there I was! I'd not looked properly (maybe time for an eye test!) so I wouldn't of got these if Anne hadn't made me double check, you guys know Anne but if you don't I suggest to take a peek at her gorgeous blog here: http://bollyanne.blogspot.co.uk/ and admire the view...

...sorry that was a long ole posting today, I wish you all a wonderful weekend...

28 comments:

great makes Mel, I saw these on the blog your dt ing for, cool stuff. Those buttons are brilliant, I shall look forward to seeing them in future posts. well done on the blog candy ad well. not a bad week ;) mark

The buttons are so you! Can't wait to see what you use them for.Your design team work is lovely...you always have such great ideas. Loved that one with the banner that looked like a picture for the wall!

Hi Mel, I love those papers from Craftwork Cards, trouble is I buy lots from them but then don't want to use them, just look at them! You are so right about Lynn, she is amazing and deserves to do well with her lovely shop, she is kind hearted and generous to me too. Aren't we the lucky ones? Thanks for the plug too, but it was not necessary, it was my pleasure to let you know, you are such a lovely lady...........Crafty hugs, Anne x

These are just fantastic projects Mel with the kit you have made. Lovely surprise with the parcels and winning the inks! I love these colours and they are so different to work with. can't wait to see what you do with themx catherine

Your DT work is superb!! You have taken a pile of pretty papers and turned them into such clever and individual works of art. They are beautiful, and you have made them even more special. So glad you have also been rewarded with some fab pressies in the post. Have a great weekend, hugs Buttons x

wow, good thing Anne was on the look out, I didn't see your name either, might need to have my eyes checked, wait...I know they are bad already! lol Don't need to have them checked! LOVE the buttons too, how sweet of her to send them to you! I have a sign a couple of neighborhoods over that has a fox on it and I think of you everytime I drive by it! lol See, you are on everyone's mind! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

I have been gone for over a week, what with a bonky computer and a trip out of town. However, I am back now, and love the card you made, as well as the puzzle. They are both adorable. That is really lovely paper, too.

Of course, you are very, very lucky to have such awesome friends who are so good to you. The buttons are to die for! And congrats on winning the distress inks, too.

Gorgeous DT creations Mel!! LOVE what you made with the pretty papers... Soooo Clever! ...ooooh what lovely buttons Lynn has sent to you... and well done on winning the inks too..What wonderful mail days you have!! :) Jan x

The papers are lovely, but what you've done with them is even better - loving the twirly Hello tag, and the bunting/houses piece is fab. And what lovely post you get!! Thanks so much for dropping by at Words and Pictures too.Alison xx

Hi Mel..you are so fabulous..and your posts are always filled with such inspiration...love it all..magnificent!Love that gorgeous flower and all the wonderful color palettes!! Thanks for the link..Victoria

About Me

Hi my name is Mel...I am a Mother & Grand Mother, I live on the South Coast of England and work full time for the NHS...to relax I create mixed media art, love the colours and textures of wood, stone, linen, parchment, hessian & burlap and love the colour blue...Melx